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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher - Full Time

Position Type:

Other Academic

Department:

LSUAM Engineering - School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (George Z Voyiadjis (00009256))

Work Location:

3255 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

Job Description:

The Louisiana State University, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct work in Nonlocal Computational Crystal Plasticity. The position starts as early as May 15, 2023.

30% - Conducting research projects pertaining to computational material modeling and simulation due to a variety of causes including multi-scale modeling in plasticity, rate effects, and impact damage.

30% - Working in crystal plasticity and strain gradient plasticity to address the characteristics of microstructural material behavior such as size effects and numerical instabilities of shear bands.

30% - Publishing research results.

5% - Advising graduate and undergraduate students.

5% - Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a strong background in Nonlocal Computational Crystal Plasticity.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a strong background in Nonlocal Computational Crystal Plasticity and 4 years of experience.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

The application package should be submitted online with the application materials included as follows: Resume/CV, research statement, and three professional references in your applications. Official Transcripts required prior to hire. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Posting Date:

July 13, 2023

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

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